Creative mosaic MP3 player

Creative has taken the, er, creative approach in an attempt to unseat the iPod with its new multi-buttoned MP3 Player. Rather than going down the click-wheel or touch screen competitor route it’s decided to do something fun with the buttons instead, resulting in its mosaic inspired quirky design.

On first look it may ignite feelings similar to Marmite, but if you look beyond the slightly esoteric design, there’s a decent player lurking beneath the surface. With a 1.8-inch display, up to 16GB of storage and built-in speakers the Creative Zen Mosaic is more traditional than its zany clothes make out.

Top talents
Share the sound
Avoid getting rapped over the knuckles for file sharing by letting you mates enjoy your tunes the old fashioned way with the built in speaker.

16GB to go
With a maximum capacity of 16GB on offer you’ll find plenty of space to store enough music and movies not matter how far you’re planning to travel.

FM tuner
If you’re bored of your own music collection, then catch a new tune or two in between annoying DJ chatter thanks to the internal radio.

Best price: £109.95 on 29 August 2008

Closest rivals
Apple iPod Touch 32GB – With flash based storage to rival hard drive players, plus a super slick touch interface and internet to go Apple’s player has it all.

Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB – No wanting to get left out in the wireless stakes, Creative’s player bundles Wi-Fi for music streaming without the cables.

Sony NWZ-A829B 16GB – Apple may have the lead, but Sony’ still holding in there with its Walkman branded music and movie players.

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